Dè a-nis?
| Dè a-nis? | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | What Now? |
| Presented by |
Calum MacAulay Eilidh MacLennan Siobhan MacInnes |
| Country of origin | Scotland |
| Original language(s) | Scottish Gaelic |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | BBC Alba |
| Original run | 1993 – present |
Dè a-nis? (pronounced: Jay a-neesh) is a Scottish Gaelic-language children's program produced by BBC Gàidhlig. It is broadcast on BBC Alba on Wednesday nights at 6pm and then on BBC Two Scotland on Thursday nights at 6pm. "Dè a-nis" is Gaelic for "What Now?"
History
Launched in 1993 as part of an improved line-up of Scottish Gaelic-language programmes, Dè a-nis? was originally produced by CTG (Commataidh Telebhisein Gàidhlig). Originally, no presenters were used and individual programmes were used to fill up the hour, including, Professor Iris
Magazine format
Since 1999 a magazine format has been used with live presenters, pop music, special reports, cartoons and viewers contacting the show.
Specials
Dè a-nis? often presents special episodes covering a particular event, such as the opening of Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, St. Patrick's Day from Dublin and Galway and the mòd. For Children in Need 2007, Dè a-nis ran a number of events including Eilidh and Jo (from Aileag) cycling the length of the Western Isles and Sarah and Calum abseiling on the BBC Pacific Quay building and raising £865.
Programming
- Rugrats (1997-1999)
- Rocket Power (2000-2002)
- Dennis the Menace (1996-1998)
- Arthur (2000-2001)
- Spot the Dog (1993-1994)
- Noddy (1995-1996)
- Mire Mara (1993-1994)
- Professor Iris (1993-1996)
Current presenters
- Derek MacIntosh
- Eilidh MacLennan
- Siobhan MacInnes
Past presenters
- Evelyn Coull
- Sarah Cruickshank
- Somhairle MacDonald
- Calum MacAulay
- Colin MacLeod
- Padraig MacQueen
- Rhoda Meek
- Shona Morrison
- Shannon McFarlane (voice only)
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